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Extrude cardboard bends/folds from a DXF

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ant_iaria
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Extrude cardboard bends/folds from a DXF

Hi there, I'm an eng. student looking for some help, being pretty new to Autocad.
I'd like to know the process to produce a solid STL/obj/whatever model from DXF one.
Here it is a DXF file I use:

ant_iaria_0-1703874848386.png

 


The file has two layers:

  • Green lines represent a cardboard sheet
  • Red lines represent its bends/folds

I managed to make the 3d model by creating a region of the whole dxf and then extruding it, however I have no clue on how should I make those bends.
My approach was to use subrtrac boolean operator between the two layers, but this approach does not seem to follow my hopes:

ant_iaria_1-1703875386851.png

Here I produced some cuts-like on the paper sheet, but what I'm looking for are folds like these:

ant_iaria_2-1703875825412.png

 


I'm not sure if this is achievable with ease, and/or if I'm following a wrong approach.
Hope I explained well what my problem is, feel free to ask me extra information if needed.🙃

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leeminardi
in reply to: ant_iaria

Use SLICE to cut the solid object along the red lines then use ROTATE3D to "bend" he pieces along the fold lines. 

lee.minardi
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ant_iaria
in reply to: leeminardi

Thanks for the quick reply! How should I rotate the pieces to obtain the bends?
My goal is to have the "flat" cardboard model with the folding marks on it (like the latest image I shared).
So I guess I need to make a slice that doesn't cut through the whole model but just a little, and then bevel the area.

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leeminardi
in reply to: ant_iaria

Please post the dwg file and I'll make a few bends.  Are the bends al 90°?  If not. please clarify.

lee.minardi
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imankassab2015
in reply to: ant_iaria

You can use surface associativity to create these bends by lines and curve
See this YouTube tip
For surface modeling or send your file to try it

And check how to control verticies tomake the surface bend little bite

https://youtu.be/tbIVzfhiT0o?si=DMMkEmg5qY54lIPn
https://youtu.be/db7XyPaVcgk?si=GygOaOsiLdhaOQ4g
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